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SW_'s avatar
SW_
Prodigy
Mar 22, 2019

New Orbi RBR50/RBS50 Firmware Version 2.3.1.44

Netgear is pushing out yet another a new Orbi firmware update.   Hopefully it's better than the last version v32.   Please share your experience.     Firmware Update ...
thombe's avatar
thombe
Apprentice
Apr 02, 2019
thombe wrote:

Rolling back to .210
So unfortunately for me at least, after a few days now after having done a factory reset and fresh setup in AP mode, this particular version of firmware 44 is the most unstable for me.
TV's glitch, cctv webcams connect or don't randomly, mobiles don't keep a good connection and often show connected but no internet.

am forced to back to .210 this weekend to stop the kids reminding me how rubbish our wifi is.

 

My two observations on this version is the range is far less than .210 and lots of disconnects and those connections there are don't remain solid.

 

How can i block the autoupdate on my routher and satellite ?

i use OpenDns so can potentially block it there if anyone can give me any suggestions.

at least until the next version rocks up and i can try that again.

 

Side note

I have to agree with the idea of enabling / disabling autoupdate by the user.

Happy for the Orbi to tell you that there is an update available, but not to necessarily force it on you.

 

Stable again
So "upgraded" back to .210 from .44
System is stable again, in fact this is the best version of firmware for me. didn't factory reset after firmware install
Using in AP mode, as only utilising the wifi coverage.

CCTV Cameras all load quickly, Sonos doesn't drop out, mobiles (android / IOS) haven't dropped connections yet, Amazon Fire TV not buffering. Signal strenght is strong around the house.

Shall see how we go, but this is my preferred firmware version at the moment.

p..s using CH6 and CH44

thombe's avatar
thombe
Apprentice
Apr 04, 2019

ok, so problems again after its autoupdated to 44

how can I disable autoupdate so I can stay on .210 for a while please?

  • mith_it's avatar
    mith_it
    Luminary
    Apr 04, 2019

    If you manually downgrade to .210 you can then telnet and disable autoupdates. See https://www.reddit.com/r/orbi/comments/8ke43v/how_to_disable_autoupdate/dz6xz9l/

     

    This worked fine for me. As far as I can tell, once you update to .44 if you change those settings it will autoupgrade once (even if you're already on .44) and then not do it again.

     

    CrimpOn FWIW I recently did a factory reset as part of the manual upgrade to .44 and I don't remember seeing a setting to prevent autoupdates.

    • Dfran1's avatar
      Dfran1
      Apprentice
      Apr 04, 2019

      Thank you mith_it for posting that info ...

       

      i just got got fed up with my video problems due to the WiFi and decided not to reflash .44 and set up from scratch but instead downgrade to 210.

      At first when I was on the 44 it seemed to work then days latter problems stared , rebooting helped but a few days latter problems came back.

      So today I decided to downgrade to .210 and keep my settings, so no factory reset has been done but I did power cycle both. 

      I do notice stronger WiFi, great picture streaming , so far , will see over the next week how goes.  

       

      Thanks to all!

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Apr 04, 2019

        If you have never done a factory reset, then one should be performed. Proven to help solve most issues.

        Installed a RBK50 3 days ago with v44. Still running as expected. 

        Router Firmware Version
        V2.3.1.44

        System Uptime 03:02:13:21